Unlike our competitors, all of our maids are employees - not contractors - who receive health, dental, and vision insurance, disability insurance, sick leave, vacation, holidays, and a living wage. Aaron Seyedian is careful to make the ever-so-slight distinction between his housekeeping business and its quasi-competitors.
Well-Paid Maids is not a company that simply happens to pay a living wage. It's a living-wage cleaning company. Its entire branding rests on the idea of treating employees justly. For the 12 maids on board, that means a starting. At her former cleaning job, Kimberly Reyes was paid a set amount, in cash, even if the house was a disaster.
Sometimes there wasn't enough work, so she got a second job working nights and weekends at a restaurant. Because she was a contractor, she had to save up to pay taxes on her income. This D.C. home-cleaning service pays its employees a living wage of $16 per hour. Will it catch on? Aaron Seyedian is running an experiment.
Well-Paid Maids is not a company that simply happens to pay a living wage. It's a living-wage cleaning company. Its entire branding rests on the idea of treating employees justly. For the 12 maids on board, that means a starting. At her former cleaning job, Kimberly Reyes was paid a set amount, in cash, even if the house was a disaster.
Sometimes there wasn't enough work, so she got a second job working nights and weekends at a restaurant. Because she was a contractor, she had to save up to pay taxes on her income. This D.C. home-cleaning service pays its employees a living wage of $16 per hour. Will it catch on? Aaron Seyedian is running an experiment.
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According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median hourly wage for maids and housekeeping cleaners in the DC Metro Area is only $15.44.
Furthermore, many cleaning companies are misclassifying their employees as contractors, allowing workers to be paid less than the minimum wage while lacking access to sick leave, vacation, unemployment insurance, short-term disability insurance, workers' compensation insurance, and health, dental, and vision insurance.Often, workers must use their own vehicles and supplies, resulting in an extremely low real hourly wage.
Furthermore, many cleaning companies are misclassifying their employees as contractors, allowing workers to be paid less than the minimum wage while lacking access to sick leave, vacation, unemployment insurance, short-term disability insurance, workers' compensation insurance, and health, dental, and vision insurance.Often, workers must use their own vehicles and supplies, resulting in an extremely low real hourly wage.
Unlike our competitors, Well-Paid Maids only uses products that have received a "Low Concern" or "Lowest Concern" rating from the Environmental Working Group, the leading product rating organization regarding health and sustainability. By providing proof of our green cleaning, we hope to give you the assurance you need to feel comfortable about our employees' safety and your own.
Reviews (10)
Rebecca Mimnall
Feb 02, 2022
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Positive: Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
We've used Well-Paid Maids for a few years now, and it is amazing. Worth every penny. Easy to schedule and reschedule, great customer service and communication, and the care and consideration everyone has taken with my home is outstanding. Coming home after a Well-Paid Maids visit is my favorite day of the month!
Service: Standard clean
We've used Well-Paid Maids for a few years now, and it is amazing. Worth every penny. Easy to schedule and reschedule, great customer service and communication, and the care and consideration everyone has taken with my home is outstanding. Coming home after a Well-Paid Maids visit is my favorite day of the month!
Service: Standard clean
Michaela Johnson
Jan 28, 2022
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Matt Spence
Jan 25, 2022
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Jasmine C. did a fantastic job deep-cleaning our home after the chaos of the holidays. She arrived on time and spent nearly a whole day getting the place looking great. She was extremely professional. You can probably get a cheaper cleaner, but you won’t find a better one, and Well-Paid Maids helps us to live our values by making sure its employees are able to support their families on a single job.
Hannah Zlotnick
Jan 21, 2022
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This was my second time having my home cleaned by Well-Paid Maids. Both times, the booking process has been easy and the cleaning has been fantastic. Today, Karen A cleaned my house from top to bottom. I am so impressed with how spotless everything is - the house even smells clean! I am so happy with the cleaning, as well as Karen’s professionalism. I will definitely book again with Well-Paid Maids in the future.
Lauren Steele
Jan 18, 2022
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Positive: Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
Jeannifer is amazing! We chatted beforehand and she asked thoughtful questions to make sure there weren’t any fragile items to steer clear of, and I was so happy with the job she did. Everyone I’ve spoken to or corresponded with from Well-Paid Maids has been lovely and I totally recommend!
Service: Deep clean
Jeannifer is amazing! We chatted beforehand and she asked thoughtful questions to make sure there weren’t any fragile items to steer clear of, and I was so happy with the job she did. Everyone I’ve spoken to or corresponded with from Well-Paid Maids has been lovely and I totally recommend!
Service: Deep clean
Ava Morgenstern
Jan 17, 2022
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I’ve been a Well Paid Maids customer for over a year and am consistently satisfied with their quality and their business model. Most recently, Allison came by early in the morning and cheerfully and efficiently cleaned my new place with excellent care and attention to detail. I highly recommend Well Paid Maids!
Benjamin Epstein
Jan 16, 2022
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Positive: Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
We were delighted with Well-Paid Maids. We have had both Jeannifer and Allison, and they were both spectacular. Both of them cleaned the place beautifully, and both of them even went above and beyond what we expected them to do. We loved them and are excited to have them back next time we're ready for cleaning!
Service: Standard clean
We were delighted with Well-Paid Maids. We have had both Jeannifer and Allison, and they were both spectacular. Both of them cleaned the place beautifully, and both of them even went above and beyond what we expected them to do. We loved them and are excited to have them back next time we're ready for cleaning!
Service: Standard clean
Karen Doyne
Jan 05, 2022
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness
I have had several cleaners from Well-Paid Maids -- I appreciate their business model -- and with rare exception, they have been excellent. I can certainly vouch for Tonisha, who did a terrific job with my condo this week and will be coming every two weeks from now on!
Services: Standard clean, Deep clean, Cleaning
I have had several cleaners from Well-Paid Maids -- I appreciate their business model -- and with rare exception, they have been excellent. I can certainly vouch for Tonisha, who did a terrific job with my condo this week and will be coming every two weeks from now on!
Services: Standard clean, Deep clean, Cleaning
Mx Elle VanDyne
Dec 24, 2021
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This year, we decided to enlist a cleaning service for our home. I was really happy to find Well Paid Maids and their amazing company. They pay living wages and provide benefits to workers that are often underpaid and overworked, and I will gladly pay a little more to know that the people cleaning our home are taken care of.
On top of that, they do an awesome job! We have had three different cleaners work at our house - Tonisha, Lexi, and Nishad. Everyone had their strengths, but we really love Tonisha and will book her as much as possible for our cleanings.
If you care about people, and want
On top of that, they do an awesome job! We have had three different cleaners work at our house - Tonisha, Lexi, and Nishad. Everyone had their strengths, but we really love Tonisha and will book her as much as possible for our cleanings.
If you care about people, and want
Ashby Remley
Dec 22, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
Well-Paid Maids is a great organization and I've been using them happily for almost a year and half. I cannot say enough good things about Allison. She is such a kind person and she does a fabulous job. When she comes, the house always looks wonderful - it's amazing how calming it is to have a clean house!
Service: Standard clean
Well-Paid Maids is a great organization and I've been using them happily for almost a year and half. I cannot say enough good things about Allison. She is such a kind person and she does a fabulous job. When she comes, the house always looks wonderful - it's amazing how calming it is to have a clean house!
Service: Standard clean
